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Level 3 Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain and Operations Management

Introduction to Freight Transport Modes

LSC305 · Transport Planning and Operations Management — Week 1 of 16

CourseLSC305
Week1 of 16
SemesterII
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This week’s topics

Introduction to Freight Transport Modes

  1. Road freight characteristics
  2. Rail transport systems
  3. Maritime and inland waterways
  4. Air cargo operations
  5. Containerisation I A Level and IB Economics

What you will be able to do

  • 1.1 Describe the main transport modes used in logistics operations.
  • 1.2 Explain the advantages and limitations of different transport modes.

Activity

Start with this week’s video, then: Seminar, guided reading and a short written task: describe the main transport modes used in logistics operations.

Study materials

Videos

  • Containerisation I A Level and IB Economics · YouTube · tutor2u · 6 min · for registered students

Further resources

  • Introduction to Logistics, ch. 4: Modes of Transportation · Reading · Other, textbook chapter; PDF pp. 51–99 · for registered students
  • Future of freight: a long-term plan (DfT, 2022) · PDF · GOV.UK, report; 134 pages · for registered students
  • UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2025 · PDF · Un, report; 173 pages · for registered students
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Course plan
  • Week 1: Introduction to Freight Transport Modes
  • Week 2: Modal Comparison and Intermodal Transport
  • Week 3: Documentation and Information Flows in Transport
  • Week 4: Fundamentals of Route and Schedule Planning
  • Week 5: Transport Legislation and Regulatory Compliance
  • Week 6: Health, Safety, and Security in Fleet Operations
  • Week 7: Sustainable Transport Operations
  • Midterm: Midterm evaluation
  • Week 9: Evaluating and Selecting Transport Solutions
  • Week 10: Developing Transport Schedules and Operational Plans
  • Week 11: Contingency Planning and Disruption Management
  • Week 12: Applying Transport Planning and Operations Management in pr…
  • Week 13: Assignment workshop: research, planning and referencing
  • Week 14: Assignment workshop: drafting, feedback and improvement
  • Week 15: Review and coursework completion
  • Final: Final assessment and submission
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